FIRST CLASS ON THE CHEAP BEST CHARMING & BOUTIQUE HOTELS, PENSIONS & AFFORDABLE APPARTMENTS IN PRAGUE

 Updated  28/11/2011

Centrally located three star superior hotels, residences and apartments in the New & Old Town: 
 

HOTEL ANNA (***L): A welcoming family run hotel, housed in a lovely turn of the century building with an Art Nouveau original decoration. The HOTEL ANNA stands in a quiet street shadowed by old trees, in the fine Vinohrady residential area: only one metro station from the Venceslas square, and a stone throw from the National Museum. Its 23 rooms  and apartments have just received an amazingly successful  refurbishment, as perfection seems to be the manager's motto. Clean, very comfortably furnished, displaying elegant fabrics, they are equipped with IDD telephone, satellite TV (receiving CNN and the German channels), and large writing desk (as many businessmen like to stay here). Elegant engraved pictures of the old city of Prague decorate the walls. Bathrooms are brand new, and all equipped with air dryer, towel dryer, and shower (no tub). Room 501 is actually an attic apartment: large and full of charm, with a panoramic view over Hradcany (the castle area) and Prague's green hills, it is our favourite. 

Many services are available: like pressing, exchange, tours and shows information, parking in front of the building. As car thieves brought to Prague quite a bad reputation, the hotel's management got the excellent idea to provide wheel lockers! Free of charge! For even more safety, there is a camera controlling both the entrance and the parking. Use of fax and Internet is available through the newly re-designed reception desk, next by the open fireplace which gives  much charm to the lobby. The meeting room can host six people at ease. All the facilities that this fine three star hotel cannot offer directly are located nearby: gymnasium, fitness, sauna, solarium, tennis, minigolf, squash, and covered swimming pool can be reached by walking distance.  

Despite of the obvious upgrade of the hotel, the rates are more than ever among the astonishingly best value for money in town. A nice room costs approximately CZK 2,100 - 2,900 per night, in high season. Including a gourmand buffet breakfast, served in a vaulted cellar: the Czech way! There is a new cozy lounge for a coffee (complimentary!), a soft drink or a beer, by the reception. In spring and summer time you will certainly prefer the sunny terrace, quietly secluded behind this nice hotel. Free Wi-Fi! 

Major credit cards (American Express, EuroCard MasterCard, Visa) are accepted. 

Managed by "SMALL CHARMING HOTELS". 

A fair tourist and business budget hotel. 
 

HOTEL ANNA: Budecská 17 120 00, Praha 2 
PHONE: (420) 222. 51. 31.11                 FACSIMILE: 222. 51. 51. 58 
E-MAIL: sales@hotelpro.cz 
 
 

PERLA (***L): With a unique modern design and a strategic location, this still quite confidential address (the hotel opened in 2007) is building up a quick reputation among aware travellers. 

Stylish, though cold, gray marble walls from the original 1930's building, alternate with what is certainly the most captivating lobby in town: gilded pearls support the check-in desk, and glass walls bear enigmatic asian-like calligraphy.  

Originality goes up to the unfailingly good taste 64 air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, which we liked very much. Well exposed to the daylight, they all come warm and smart. With a Zen wallpaper, elegant parquet, aesthetic bathrooms, and smooth antiallergic beds, they have been tailored made for a total relaxation. Guests would hardly believe that they stay in a tourist packed area, with the Old Town Square, Venceslas Square and Charles Bridge a few steps away. 

Despite of its distinguished comfort, with safe, IDD phone, complimentary WiFi and Plasma Sat TV in the rooms, we surprisingly realized that the Perla wanted to play in the « low cost» category. We felt like -and actually were- in a four star hotel; selling itself like a three star. Room rate goes from approximately EUR 85 (Single Room / Low Season) till EUR 145 (Double Room / High Season). Budget oriented guests will like to hear that there is no minibar in the rooms, but discreetly disposed vending machines, filled with fine quality soft drinks, wine and snacks, sold out at common grocery retail price. Though this would be certainly more exciting to order -still at a very attractive price- from the very pleasant, funky Café Bar Perla (where the complimentary breakfast is served). 

The wellness facilities have been superbly designed. A low rate applies for using the sauna; while working out on the most modern « made in USA » equipment is free of charge. There is a wide range of services: featuring laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, room service, fax & photocopying, concert and tours ticket service, etc. 
 

We warmly recommend this rare jewel, which already enjoys encouraging reviews in Tripadvisor. 
 

PERLA: Perlova 1,  110 00 Prague 1  
PHONE: (420)  221.667.707       FACSIMILE: 221.667.667  
E-MAIL: booking@perlahotel.cz 
  

ATLANTIC (***L): With the historical city center (Municipal House, pedestrianized streets, Old Town and major museums) just round the corner, main railways stations nearby (Masarykovo Nadrazi is 300 meters away), and located one step from any kind of public transportation (metro, bus, tram), this historical hotel will please the tourist, indeed. We have visited it before its progressive refurbishment: clean, well lit, featuring 62 large rooms with high ceilings, it suffered until its take over by a new management of a soviet style decoration. Some travellers will like that sort of nostalgia; the new managing team does not, and week after week it is turning the place into one of the most attractive hotels in Prague.  

Those on a budget, visiting the hotel for its low rates, will be happy to hear that they won't be increased. At least in the near future. A nice room at the Atlantic costs between CZK 2500 (single / low season) and CZK 3800 (double / high season).  Breakfast, VAT and local tax included. Plenty of special offers all year long.  

The equipment of the rooms (all with shower and WC) exceeds what one could actually expect in a three star hotel: all the extra rooms are large enough to receive 1 or even 2 extra beds. Satellite TV, IDD telephone, hair dryer and minibar are provided. Last but not least, 3 rooms have been specially designed for disabled guests. 

Among a wide range of facilities, the Atlantic offers secured parking in the courtyard, laundry service, and safe-box at the reception desk. The considerate ladies concierge are efficient in booking last minutes seats for concerts or theatre, and will assist you in organizing city tours. There is also the pleasant and relaxing "Lobby Bar Havana" (with a fine selection of cigars freshly imported from Cuba, sold out at cost price!), a winter garden, a banqueting room and a conferencing room. The Restaurant Fiesta, the best self-service downtown, offers great value for money Czech and international specialities: this is the hangout of the white collars working in the neighbouring companies. Taxi service available. Squash and indoor swimming-pool next door. 

VISA, Euro/Master Card, and American Express accepted. 

Managed by "SMALL CHARMING HOTELS". 

An excellent address. 
 

ATLANTIC: Na Porici 9, 110 00 Praha 1  
PHONE: (420) 224.811.084                FACSIMILE: 224 812 378 
E-MAIL: info@hotel-atlantic.cz 
 
 
UNGELT  (****):  An authentic, picturesque Prague atmosphere beams from this boutique hotel. With the legendary Old Town Square almost right next door, this former convent faces the central Ungelt Square (also called Tyn Square by locals) : once a market place, it forms nowadays a charming, serene hub of shops, renowned restaurants and pubs, tucked away among four rows of buildings in bustling Old Town.   

The Hotel Ungelt comes with a difference: it is composed of ten splendid apartments: tailored made for those -tourists and businessmen alike-  
looking for more space and comfort in a distinguished, actually luxurious mansion. We have been astonished by the size, elegance and fair value for money of the 150 m2 large apartments: with three bedrooms, a ritzy living room / work room (equipped with flat screen sat TV, IDD telephone featuring 50 minutes complimentary VOIP calls on landlines to many destinations oversea), a convenient kitchen (featuring cooker, fridge, mini-bar), a bathroom and toilet. A home away from home, hosting at ease up to  6 people. While up to 4 guests will stay comfortably in the „Small Apartment“... remaining quite large, as a matter of fact, with a total area of 90m2, two bedrooms, a plush living room, a kitchen, a bathroom and toilets. Both categories of apartments have a  long hall, with lots of closets: ideal for long stay. We loved the gilded cristal chandeliers and large windows, made for an airy feel. The generous breakfast (EUR 10) can be served in the apartment, where guests will eat in the intimacy of their private kitchen area.   

Besides its supreme elegance, we selected this hotel for the little extras it brings to its clientele. There is for instance a free WiFi access: those who left their computer at home can use the PC in the reception room or, better, borrow a laptop from the friendly concierge, and bring it up to the apartment. We also liked the Ungelt for its secured parking (EUR 25) per day: leave your car there, and walk away in this super location, with all the monuments and shops at an easy reach.  

The rate is reasonable, and extremely attractive for long stay up to one month. A Deluxe Apartment costs about EUR 169 till 249, depending on the season. The most luxurious and largest apartment (Gothic Suite de Luxe 6) goes for EUR 239 till 319.  

There is a cozy lobby bar, and secretarial / tours and concert service by the concierge.  
   
Travellers will take a fancy for this exceptional hotel.   
 

UNGELT: Stupartska 7, 110 00 Praha 1  
PHONE: 420 222.745.900 FACSIMILE: 222.745.901  
E-MAIL: hotel@ungelt.cz  
 

ANTIK (***L): A hotel with much character, located two blocks from the Astronomer's clock, with many reputed restaurants, pubs, shops and everything you could wish standing right  on the door step. Amazingly quiet despite of such a great -and therefore crowdy- position. Romantic and picturesque, with a lovely café-lounge where antiques are tastefully exhibited (and can be bought from the shop next door), it provides a comfortable, homey lodging, ideal for families and couples alike.  

The 12 double rooms are good sized and  spotlessly clean. Equipped with a comfy bathroom, toilet, telephone, Sat TV and a mini bar.  They all allow for an additional bed. Guests looking for a joyful animation should ask for a street view (splendid Baroque buildings all around!); the rooms oriented to the small court yard garden are extremely quiet, making you feel like anywhere but in the heart of a capital city. 

In close co-operation with a reputed tour operator, the hotel Antik is a point of departure to plenty of attractive guided visits in Prague and the Czech Republic.  

A Double Room costs CZK 3490 – 3990. Rate  for a Single is CZK 2990 – 3590. Additional bed is CZK 900. Including buffet-breakfast and WiFi Internet access. 

A very inviting hotel. 
 

 DA VINCI (***L): This charming place combines a perfect location (500 m from Wenceslas Square, and a 2 minutes walk to the IP Pavlova metro and trams hub), with an unbeatable value for money. From outside, it looks like an Italian “palazzo”. The lobby displays a fresh and trendy atmosphere, with some high-tech touches (flat screen TV on the walls), and opens to a lovely atrium.  

Contemporary but not minimalist, the Da Vinci make you feel like in a lounge. Away from the downtown hustle. Indeed a boutique hotel, where each detail has been studied to please aesthete’s eyes and traveller’s requirement, it doesn’t look like at all a “budget hotel”. The quite large 27 smoking/non smoking double rooms (some with a balcony) and 1 apartment, equipped with dark oak furniture, Sat TV, IDD telephone, safe, have all Internet access and WiFi (available in all public area). Nice bathrooms, with hairdryer and vanity. There is a laundry service, a garage nearby (surcharge is EUR 13 / CZK 390), and a round-the-clock front desk. 

Friendly and courteous services. The full buffet breakfast is included in the room rate  which is approximately EUR 120 / CZK 3,500 for a Single, EUR 130 / CZK 3,800 for a Double, and EUR 160 / CZK 4600 for the stylish family/business Apartment. 

The DA VINCI has a sister hotel, the RAFFAELLO, located in the same area. With similar high comfort, quality of service and attractive rate.  

The kind of place we recommend with pleasure. 

DA VINCI: Sokolska 25, 120 00 Prague 2  
PHONE: (420) 234.708.690    FACSIMILE: 234.708.691 
E-MAIL: Info@hoteldavinci.cz 
 

RAFFAELLO (***L): This classy 29 rooms and 5 apartments boutique hotel will satisfy business and leisure travellers alike. Located in a smart Art Nouveau building, in the heart of Prague (a stroll to Wenceslas Square and the main business, shopping and touristic areas), it displays a cozy reception lounge & bar. 

The spacious rooms are decorated with beautiful Italian furniture made out of sherry wood. The bathrooms are certainly among the most immaculate we have ever seen: sparkling like a jewel! Some have tub; some have shower. Or both, in the case of the great value for money, actually nice apartments: we found the duplex particularly convenient for families. Each room has Sat TV, minibar, safe, IDD telephone, and dial up Internet Access. Only the attractive rate –and the absence of room service- reflect that the Raffaello is a three star superior hotel. Prices start from CZK 3,500 / EUR 120 for a Single, till CZK 4,600 / EUR 160 for an apartment. A double costs approximately CZK 3,800 / EUR 130. Including buffet breakfast. 

Efficient reception staff, laundry, and garage (CZK 390 / EUR 13). 

This is the DA VINCI sister hotel. 

A fair budget hotel which will please those using to stay in four star. 

RAFFAELLO: Legerova 54, 120 00 Prague 2  
PHONE: (420) 221.590.390     FACSIMILE: 221.590.391 
E-MAIL: Info@hotelraffaello.cz 
 
 

PAV (***L): Since 1806, this small charming hotel cultivates the rules of hospitality. Flanked by the  touristy and universally known brewery "U Fleku", ideally situated on the border of both Old and New Town, just a few steps away from tram 22 with destination the Prague Castle, it constitutes an ideal lodging at a balanced price. 

Totally refurbished in 2007, in a smart, minimalist though warm style, with a pleasant lobby bar and an efficient concierge, the Páv is custom-tailored for businessmen and distinctive travelers on a tight budget (rate for a double room is approximately CZK 1,500 up to CZK 3,600 only, including full buffet breakfast!).  

The 82 individually appointed and furnished rooms are large and clear. We liked very much the elegant design of the queen size beds, the quality of the fabrics, the flat screen sat TV, the safety box, and the complimentary WiFi in all rooms. A four star appointment in a three star hotel! Conveniently appointed bathrooms (some with a tub). Nice and quiet view from each rooms: even the courtyards are clean and well exposed to the sun. We are far away from the depressing « panoramas » on old, dirty blocks experienced too many times in Prague. 

Note that the Páv also offers 4 large junior suites with a terrace, and 3 rooms for disabled. Last but not least, there is a pleasant and well equipped meeting room for up to 20 people, and PC terminals with free of charge Internet connection in the lobby area.  

Valet  customers garage 300m from hotel. Pets allowed.  

VISA, Euro/Master Card, and American Express accepted. 

This is a Best Western hotel, managed by the group  "SMALL CHARMING HOTELS". 
 

PAV: Kremencova 13,  110 00 Prague 1 
PHONE: (420) 221 502 111      FACSIMILE: 221 502 223 
E-MAIL: sales@hotel-pav.cz 
 
 

ABE (***): This Secession style budget hotel, applying real three star convenient comfort and low rates, starting from EUR 34 (!), offers nicely appointed rooms and some apartments. Most of them have been very recently refurbished, with modern furniture and top-quality beds. Large enough to feel at ease with a family, the rooms oriented to the nice terrace garden are extremely quiet. We warmly recommend you to book one of them. The rooms on the street side are sound-proofed.  

The hotel has a modern lift, access for disabled, garage, and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available in the public area. The 24 hours front desk provides safety deposit box, tourist information, airport transfer, rent a car, and organises city tours on request. 

Located in the business city centre, the hotel is a 5 minutes walk to A.P. Pavlova metro station. The National Museum at Venceslas Square can be reached by foot (10-15 minutes). 

Very attractive rates and packages: like 2 days at ABE hotel, including a romantic Prague cruise over the Moldau river with dinner and music, at EUR 79. 
    
Major credit card accepted. 

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